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Name: Budget at Larnaca International Airport: Counterwise rating
Item: Budget (Larnaca International Airport)
Rating: 8.2
Author: Counterwise

at Larnaca International Airport

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At a glance

Budget at Larnaca International Airport is ranked No. 3 of 13 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 8.2/10 (Great).
The Budget desk is inside the terminal at Larnaca Airport.
A credit card in the main driver's name is required; the deposit amount is not confirmed yet.
Fuel policy: not confirmed yet. Opening hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days.
Main red flag from travellers: Several recent reviews report slow deposit releases or unexpected charges after the rental, including a traffic-violation admin fee, high repair costs with little explanation and a deposit still held after two weeks..

Based on 262 reviews analysed · Last updated 13 November 2026 · How scores work

The short version

Based on 262 Google reviews after removing 34 unreliable ones (about 205 with useful text), Budget's Larnaca desk is rated very positively for fast pick-up and return, mostly clean cars, low-pressure selling and quick release of the usually low deposit. Recent complaints concern post-rental charges and slow refunds, fuel or EV charge disputes at return, and some older or worn cars. Web evidence is mostly undated aggregator pages, so it adds little beyond the reviews.

AI-assisted summary of 262 recent Google reviews and web reports, reviewed by our editor on 14 November 2026. How we do it

Score breakdown

Each sub-score is out of 10. Higher is always better for you. How the weights work

Deposit & damage disputes(30% of score)

Mixed7.0/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 50 reports · high confidence.

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Great8.5/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 14 reports · medium confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Great8.0/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 25 reports · medium confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Great9.0/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 35 reports · high confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Mixed7.5/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 55 reports · high confidence.

How this score was built

AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 7.9 · counts 70%
Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 9.2 · counts 30%
34 of 296 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise, other locations, other reasons…). How we clean reviews
Pulled 11% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (117 after weighting by age).

Medium consensusOur independent signals mostly agree, with some differences.

What travellers flag

Red flags (3)

Several recent reviews report slow deposit releases or unexpected charges after the rental, including a traffic-violation admin fee, high repair costs with little explanation and a deposit still held after two weeks.
Three reviews from the last few months describe disagreements at return over fuel or electric-car battery level, including an extra fuel charge the customer disputed and conflicting statements on the charging rules between the desk and the car park.
A number of recent reviews mention older, worn or faulty cars (fuel gauge, rough running, broken trim, battery failures) or dirty or old child seats; replacement is usually offered but sometimes only after complaining.

Green flags (5)

Pick-up and return are consistently described as fast, often 5 to 20 minutes, with little or no queue; the desk is in the terminal and the cars are a short walk away.budget.com
Reviewers commonly report a low deposit (often around €300) released within hours to a day after return, with a Reddit user reporting the same.reddit.com
Several reviews say there was no pressure to buy extra insurance or add-ons and that staff did not hunt for minor damage at return.
Most reviews describe clean, tidy cars, often recent models, and several mention free upgrades or the exact booked car.
Breakdowns (flat battery, puncture, belt) are reported as handled quickly, with a jump-start or replacement car typically arriving within 10 to 60 minutes.

Practical facts

Location	Desk inside the terminalsource
Opening hours	Open 24 hours, 7 dayssource
Credit card required	Yes, in the main driver’s namesource
Typical deposit	Not confirmed yet
Fuel policy	Not confirmed yet
Shares the desk with	Avis

“Not confirmed yet” means we have not verified that fact yet. We never guess.

Sources

Web pages behind this rating’s facts and flags, found through search APIs. The review analysis also used 262 recent Google reviews of this desk, which we do not republish.

Before you go

Tick these off at the counter. (Nothing is saved; it's just for you.)

Take photos and a short video of the car at pickup, including wheels, windscreen and the fuel gauge.
Check the fuel level matches the contract before you drive off.
Decline duplicate insurance at the desk if you already have excess cover. Bring proof of your policy.
Bring a credit card in the main driver’s name with enough available credit for the deposit (amount not confirmed yet).

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Budget at Larnaca Airport: questions and answers

Is Budget at Larnaca Airport any good?

Budget at Larnaca International Airport has a Counterwise Score of 8.2/10 (Great) and is ranked No. 3 of 13 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Pick-up and return are consistently described as fast, often 5 to 20 minutes, with little or no queue; the desk is in the terminal and the cars are a short walk away.. Main red flag: Several recent reviews report slow deposit releases or unexpected charges after the rental, including a traffic-violation admin fee, high repair costs with little explanation and a deposit still held after two weeks..

Do I need a credit card to rent from Budget at Larnaca Airport?

Yes. Budget at Larnaca International Airport requires a credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit.

How much is the deposit at Budget at Larnaca Airport?

The deposit amount at Budget at Larnaca International Airport is not confirmed yet. Check the rental terms when you book. The lowest confirmed starting deposit at this airport is at Enterprise (€290–€1,000).

Where is the Budget desk at Larnaca Airport?

The Budget desk is inside the terminal at Larnaca Airport. It shares the counter with Avis.

What are the opening hours of Budget at Larnaca Airport?

Budget at Larnaca International Airport is open Open 24 hours, 7 days. Fuel policy: not confirmed yet.

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